Unit 3 Outcomes


    • 1.5.2 identifying trends related to age of onset for at least five common chronic conditions
    • 1.5.3 outlining possible causes of changing trends related to chronic conditions
  • 1.6 summarize risk factors that contribute to the development of chronic illness, including factors:
    • 1.6.1 that compromise cellular nutrition
    • 1.6.2 that compromise cellular access to oxygen
    • 1.6.3 that compromise cellular ability to eliminate toxins and waste
    • 1.6.4 related to infection and immunity
    • 1.6.5 related to stress and lifestyle choices
    • 1.6.6 related to body composition
    • 1.6.7 related to repetitive movements resulting from work or recreation
    • 1.6.8 related to healthy aging
    • 1.6.9 related to genetics
    • 1.6.10 related to cultural beliefs and practices
  • 1.7 recommend lifestyle choices to prevent the development of chronic diseases and/or conditions, including justifying the relationship of:
    • 1.7.1 active living and physical activity to the prevention of chronic conditions
    • 1.7.2 proper nutrition to the prevention of chronic conditions
  • 1.8 explain how monitoring symptoms during physical activity helps prevent chronic conditions
  • 1.9 describe the role of blood test indicators, such as cholesterol and blood glucose, in preventing and managing chronic conditions
  • 2.4 identify blood test indicators of inflammation, such as C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
  • 2.5 describe genetic predisposition to chronic illness, such as genetics related to inflammation
  • 2.7 compare risk factors related to chronic conditions and chronic inflammation
  • 3.2 describe diagnostic procedures available for chronic conditions
  • 3.3 summarize medical and integrative health treatments available for chronic conditions, including cultural considerations related to treatment
  • 3.4 summarize the role of dietary management for the treatment and management of various chronic conditions
  • 3.6 explain the social, emotional and economic impact of chronic conditions on the individual, family, peers and community
  • 3.7 summarize community and information resources available for people living with chronic diseases and conditions
  • 3.8 summarize community and information resources available for friends and family of people living with a chronic condition
  • 4.1 identify categories of information on prescription labels
  • 4.2 compare the prevalence of problems related to several chronic conditions that require self-management skills, including:
    • 4.2.1 pain
    • 4.2.2 fatigue
    • 4.2.3 shortness of breath
    • 4.2.4 physical function
    • 4.2.5 difficult emotions
  • 4.3 describe the illness path
  • 4.4 categorize skills needed to manage a chronic illness into the following three categories:
    • 4.4.1 skills needed to manage a specific illness
    • 4.4.2 skills needed to continue activities of daily living
    • 4.4.3 skills needed to manage changing emotions
  • 4.5 summarize the roles of health care professionals and community care workers in the development and maintenance of self-management programs for people living with a chronic condition, including their role in supporting the following:
    • 4.5.1 setting goals and problem solving
    • 4.5.2 developing and maintaining an exercise program
    • 4.5.3 managing difficult emotions
    • 4.5.4 learning to manage fatigue and pain
    • 4.5.5 accessing dietary counselling
    • 4.5.6 developing personal directives
    • 4.5.7 developing a positive partnership with health care professionals
    • 4.5.8 communicating with family and friends
    • 4.5.9 managing symptoms of specific diseases and conditions
  • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
    • 5.1.1 communicate
    • 5.1.2 manage information
    • 5.1.3 use numbers
    • 5.1.4 think and solve problems
  • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
    • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
    • 5.2.2 be responsible
    • 5.2.3 be adaptable
    • 5.2.4 learn continuously
    • 5.2.5 work safely
  • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
    • 5.3.1 work with others
    • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
  • 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
  • 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities